Last year's KAL came together rather quickly, so my featured sock pattern was one I'd already published. For this year's KAL, however, I knew I wanted to design something new. I also reached out to an indie yarn dyer to see if she was interested in collaborating, and I was delighted when she took me up on the offer! Elizabeth of Holly Press Fibers even custom-dyed a colorway using the Down syndrome colors (blue and yellow) and named it I've Got Sunshine. I loved the colorway and the sentiment it suggested so much that I shamelessly stole it for my design.
I've Got Sunshine (the sock version) is knit cuff-down and features a meandering twisted stitch pattern that goes all the way down the leg and on top of the foot toward the outside of each sock. The sock uses a traditional heel flap and gusset construction, but with the twist: The placement of the gusset decreases are shifted toward the bottom of the sole and angle up toward the instep, resulting in a snug fit around the heel. You can see that line of decreases in the left sock here:
The tech-edited pattern has been graded to five sizes, to fit foot circumference of 6, 7 (8, 9, 10) in./ 15, 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5) cm, and has been professionally tech edited. The stitch pattern is both written and charted. And, what's more, for today only, it's on sale!
All proceeds from the sale of this pattern today, February 15, 2020, will be donated to Down Syndrome International. Additionally, if you enter the code LOTSOFSOCKS, you'll save 50% on the purchase price!
All of my sock patterns are eligible for the KAL as well, and each sock you knit is an entry for some great prizes, so I hope you'll join us!
I purchased the sock pattern, without the discount, because I want the full purchase price to go to Down Syndrome International. I purchased the yarn in the I’ve Got Sunshine color way from Holly Press Fibers’ Etsy shop, along with another lovely skein of sock yarn that I couldn’t resist. Thank you for participating in this endeavor and for bringing it to my attention.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I hope you enjoy the pattern and the yarn!
DeleteCongratulations, it's beautiful! That's a great yarn and pattern combo. I'm not able to buy this now, but I hope that will be possible at a later point. Nevertheless, I wish you mny sales! :)(I will gladly favourite it, it's the least I can do)
ReplyDeleteI purchased this without the discount. The cause is great and the pattern is beautiful
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! And, what a fantastic cause! XO
ReplyDeleteLovely pattern, Sarah and I LOVE the sentiment around the yarn's colors and name. I noticed the placement of the gusset decreases ... very cool!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful pattern for a great cause, a real case of win-win! (It reminds me of an EKG!)
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